Cheese slices

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Cheese slices

Bega · 250 g

e
Nutri-ScoreBad nutritional quality
4
NOVA groupUltra-processed food
331
kcalPer 100 g / 100 ml
High fatHigh saturated fatLow sugarHigh salt
Barcode
9310052751203
Category
Cheeses
Serving size
21 g
Sold in
Australia, France

At a glance

Cheese slices (Bega) is a product in the category “Cheeses”. It provides 331 kcal (1,390 kJ) per 100 g. One serving of 21 g contains about 69 kcal, or 3% of an adult's daily energy reference intake. It contains 662% more sugar than the median product in its category. Its saturated fat content is close to the median of its category. It contains 128% more salt than the median product in its category. Its ingredient list contains 8 additives: E160b - Annatto, E200 - Sorbic acid, E322 - Lecithins, E322i - Lecithin, E330 - Citric acid, and E331 - Sodium citrates. It is sold in Australia and France.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts Per 100 g / 100 ml % RI* Per serving (21 g)
Energy 1,390 kJ / 331 kcal 17% 292 kJ / 69 kcal
Fat 26 g 37% 5.5 g
Saturated fat 17 g 86% 3.6 g
Carbohydrates 6.7 g 3% 1.4 g
Sugars 3.8 g 4% 0.8 g
Added sugars 0 g 0 g
Polyols 0 g 0 g
Starch < 0.01 g < 0.01 g
Fibre 0 g 0% 0 g
Protein 17 g 34% 3.6 g
Salt 3.7 g 61% 0.77 g
Cholesterol 75 mg 16 mg
Alcohol 0 % vol
Vitamin A 199 µg 42 µg
Vitamin D 0.28 µg 0.06 µg
Vitamin E 0.52 mg 0.11 mg
Vitamin C 0.09 mg 0.02 mg
Vitamin B12 0.92 µg 0.19 µg
Calcium 567 mg 119 mg
Iron 0.19 mg 0.04 mg
Magnesium 20 mg 4.2 mg
Potassium 88 mg 18 mg
Zinc 1.9 mg 0.4 mg
Fruits, vegetables & legumes 0 %

*Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal).

Compared with similar products

Median values of 3,373 products in the category “Cheeses”.

Energy +5%
This product: 331 kcal Category median: 315 kcal
Sugars +662%
This product: 3.8 g Category median: 0.5 g
Fat +5%
This product: 26.2 g Category median: 25 g
Saturated fat +6%
This product: 17.1 g Category median: 16.2 g
Salt +128%
This product: 3.7 g Category median: 1.6 g
Protein -18%
This product: 17.1 g Category median: 21 g

Ingredients

CHEESE (65% MINIMUM) [PASTEURISED _MILK_, SALT, STARTER CULTURE, ENZYME], WATER, BUTTER [CREAM, WATER, SALT], _MILK_ SOLIDS, EMULSIFIERS (331, 339, 452), SALT, ACIDITY REGULATOR (330), PRESERVATIVE (200), NATURAL COLOUR (160b), LECITHIN (FROM _SOY_).

Allergens

MilkSoybeans

Additives

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Cheese slices?

Cheese slices contains 331 kcal per 100 g, which is about 69 kcal per serving of 21 g.

Is Cheese slices vegan?

No. The ingredient list of Cheese slices contains at least one animal-derived ingredient.

Does Cheese slices contain palm oil?

No palm oil was detected in the ingredient list of Cheese slices.

Which additives does Cheese slices contain?

Cheese slices contains E160b - Annatto, E200 - Sorbic acid, E322 - Lecithins, E322i - Lecithin, E330 - Citric acid, E331 - Sodium citrates, E339 - Sodium phosphates, and E452 - Polyphosphates.

Which allergens are in Cheese slices?

According to Open Food Facts, the label of Cheese slices lists these allergens: Milk and Soybeans. Always check the package.

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